Product review: SAFEAIR Adult Premium KF94 Mask COVID-19 disposable mask

 

 KF95 disposable masks are Korean-made product. They are called dusk masks and are not rated for medical usage. However, they provide better protection during the pandemic than fabric masks or non-medical surgical masks. I find them comfortable to wear. They cling to the face without leaving big gaps. I spent many hours wearing it during a long concert. I felt safer in a large crowd and comfortable.

KF94 disposable face masks are individually wrapped. I got a combo package with five black and five white masks. The masks have a nose clip and passed a water test. My water test: I fill the mask with water and check if it is wet on the outside after 1 minute. If it stays try, it means it keeps my spittle inside the mask and keeps other's people spittle away from me.

This mask has a different shape from all the other masks I have purchased over the last year and a half; it is shaped like a paper boat. It works pretty well; it fits close to my cheeks and covers a large area from cheekbone to cheekbone.

The only minor negative is that the mask out of the package has a bit of a scent to it. However, the scent disappears if I leave the fresh air for a few days.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★★

Review of SAFEAIR Adult Premium KF94 Mask

Product review: Breatheze KN95 Face Masks Disposable Made in the USA

 

 Breatheze KN95 masks are surprisingly comfortable and relatively thin compared to other KN95 and N95 masks I own (for example, made my 3M). This light construction makes it easier to breathe through. I also like the shape of the mask.  Some masks come too close to my lower lids, and these masks are about 1/4 of an inch below my eye.

These masks have a nose clip.  During shipping, the clip was folded and formed a sharp V that I needed to mold to my nose to avoid a gap.

Unlike many KN95 masks with elastic loops that go all around the head and provide a snugger fit, these masks have elastic loops around areas. I would have preferred around the head option.

The masks came in a thin, crinkly plastic bag; it tore immediately as I opened it.  It is too fragile to store the masks. I had to find another packaging for storing the masks.

I always perform a water test on the masks I buy. I fill one of the masks with water, hold the water in the mask for about a minute, and test for leaks and wetness on the outside of the mask.  This mask did not leak, so it means it can protect me from spittle-carrying COVID droplets.

I took the mask on and off several times while testing it, and the loops stayed attached and did not snap off, which appears to be a common issue with some of these masks.

Even though KN95 masks are not the same as the N95 masks, they provide reasonably good protection.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★★

Product review: 50 Pack LUCIFER Face Mask, 4-Ply Mask Protection KF94 Face Cover, Space-theme face mask

 

This package of KF94 disposable face masks contains that are individually wrapped. They have five colorful designs, ten of each.  The masks have a nose clip and passed a water test.  My water test: I fill the mask with water and check if it is wet on the outside after 1 minute. If it stays try, it means it keeps my spittle inside the mask and keeps other's people spittle away from me.

This mask has a different shape from all the other masks I have purchased over the last year and a half; it is shaped like a paper boat.  It works pretty well; it fits close to my cheeks and covers a large area from cheekbone to cheekbone.

The only minor negative is that the mask out of the package has a bit of a scent to it. However, the scent goes away after about an hour in the fresh air.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.  

Ali Julia review ★★★★☆
 

Product review: Disposable Face Masks, 3 Layer Colorful Face Masks with Elastic Ear Loop by DGMC

 

These are disposal masks made in China.  I test each new set of masks using the water test:
 I fill the mask with water, hold the water in the mast for about a minute and then check if the mask leaked or feels wet on the outside.  If it is dry, that means it keeps my droplets in
and keeps other people's droplets out and provides reasonable COVID protection.

These masks passed my water test, they feel comfortable, have a nose piece, and loops
are attached well.  I am pleased with this set of masks.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★★

Product review: Reli. KN95 Face Mask, 5-Layer Protection

 

 Reli. KN95 mask has a nose clip and stiff cone design.  This cone shape keeps the mask away from your face, and it makes it easier to breathe. It fits comfortably over my face, tightly on the sides, and does not pull on the ears too much. I took the mask on and off several times while testing it, and the loops stayed attached and did not snap off, which appears to be a common issue with some of these masks.

Even though KN95 masks are not the same as the N95 masks, they provide fairly good protection. I test each mask with a water test.  I fill the mask with water, hold the water in the mask for about a minute, and test for leaks.  This mask did not leak, so it means it can protect me from spittle-carrying COVID droplets.


You can find it on Amazon by following this link.  

 

Ali Julia review ★★★★★

Product review: Reusable Disposable Respirator Face Mask Cover with Headband Strap

 

Fantasy X mask has a nose clip and stiff cone design.  This cone shape keeps the mask away from your face, and it makes it easier to breathe. It fits comfortably over my face; it is large and covers a large portion of my face and tightly on the sides.  It has two headbands that go around the head (not ears).   This design makes the mask fit tightly over my face.

I took the mask on and off several times while testing it, and the loops stayed attached and did not snap off, which appears to be a common issue with some of these masks.

On  the negative side:
1. The masks do not have any markings (these masks are not KN95 masks even though they are shaped similar). 
2. I put each mask I buy through a water test. I fill the mask with water, hold the water in the mask for about a minute, and test for leaks and wetness on the outside of the mask.  This mask did not leak, but it felt slightly damp on the outside. KN95 masks, N95 masks, good surgical masks remain totally dry on the outside.  If the water cannot get out, that means COVID droplets will have trouble getting in.  The fact that the mask was slightly damp left me somewhat uncomfortable.  I will wear it in what I consider "safe" situations.
3. Masks have a shelf like of 36 months according to packaging. I have not seen masks with expiration dates. I wonder what goes bad in 36 months?

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★☆☆

Product review: Micron Face Mask Made in Canada Level 3

 

Micron masks are three-ply masks with a nose clip. They fit comfortably over my face, do not pull on ears too much, and breathing in them is very easy.

I test each mask with a water test.  I fill the mask with water, hold the water in the mask for about a minute, and test for leaks.  This mask did not leak, so it means it can protect me from spittle-carrying COVID droplets.

I took the mask on and off several times while testing it, and the loops stayed attached and did not snap off.  The only negative is that the mask has an Ozone or similar scent to them,  I am glad they were disinfected, but I hope the scent will go away as I air out the masks.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★☆
 

Product review: Nextirrer NIOSH Certified N95 Respirator Mask

 

I test each mask I buy using a water test.  I fill each mask with water and hold the water in a mask for about a minute. Then I examine if the mask starts to drip, has become wet on the outside, or remained dry on the outside of the mask.  If a mask cannot hold water, it cannot protect me from contaminated droplets.

This mask did well on the test; after I held water in it, the outside of the mask remained totally dry.  When I poured the water out of it and shook it, it shed water, and the inside felt dry.

The mask fits very comfortably. It has a stiff nose piece that can be shaped around my nose; on the inside, the nose piece is cushioned with foam, so it feels more gentle on my skin.

The elastic straps go around the head (not the ears), so the mask fits tighter and forms a good seal.

The mask is made in China but has NIOSH-N95 certification on the box and the mask itself.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★★
 

Product review: Magicdo Disposable Face_Masks 3 Layer Breathable Adjustable Adult Unisex 50 Pcs

 

Maficdo masks are three-ply masks with a nose clip. They fit comfortably over my face, do not pull on ears too much, and breathing in them is very easy.

I test each mask with a water test.  I fill the mask with water, hold the water in the mask for about a minute, and test for leaks.  This mask did not leak, so it means it can protect me from spittle carrying COVID droplets.

I took the mask on and off several times while testing it, and the loops stayed attached and did not snap off.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★★

Product review: Health Pack All-in-One Personal Protection Kit for Adults (Hand Sanitizer, Wipes, Single-Use Face Masks)

 

 Offex masks are three-ply masks with a nose clip. They fit comfortably over my face, do not pull on ears too much, and breathing in them is very easy.

I test each mask with a water test.  I fill the mask with water, hold the water in the mask for about a minute, and test for leaks.  This mask did not leak, so it means it can protect me from spittle carrying COVID droplets.

I took the mask on and off several times while testing it, and the loops stayed attached and did not snap off.

The kit also contains 50ml sanitizer.  It is totally unscented, and I really like that. Alcohol scent evaporates quickly, whereas perfume lingers for a long time. I  prefer unscented sanitizers like this one.  

Finally, the package includes a package of 25 wipes. The Amazon description describes the wipes as 72% alcohol; however, the wipe's package only lists Benzalkonium Chloride as the active ingredient, not alcohol.  CDC recommendation for COVID wipes still recommends alcohol.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★☆

Product review: YUESUO 7 Layer Disposable Face Masks Filter Efficiency -> failed the water test

 

 I test each mask I buy using a water test.  I fill each mask with water and hold the water in a mask for about a minute. Then I examine if the mask starts to drip, has become wet on the outside, or remained dry on the outside of the mask.  If a mask cannot hold water, it cannot protect me from contaminated droplets.

This mask did not do well on the test; after I held water in it, I could see that the mask's outside surface became shiny and darker from being soaked.  Even though it did not drip like a cloth mask, it did not do as well as the other disposable masks I have tested.

This package contains ten masks individually wrapped masks.  The masks have a metal nose clip and loops that go around the ears. The masks are large and cover a large portion of my face.  The ear straps feel comfortable, and the mask fits without gaps.  However, because it did not hold water without letting it seep through the mask, I cannot rank it as a good mask.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★☆☆☆

Product review: 7 Layer Disposable Face Masks Filter Efficiency, Brand: YUESUO -> Failed the water test

 

 

I test each mask I buy using a water test.  I fill each mask with water and hold the water in a mask for about a minute. Then I examine if the mask starts to drip, has become wet on the outside, or remained dry on the outside of the mask.  If a mask cannot hold water, it cannot protect me from contaminated droplets.

This mask did not do well on the water test.  After I held water in it for about one minute, the mask became soaked with water. I could see that the outside of the mask has become wet.  Even though it did not drip heavily like a cloth mask, it did not do as well as the other disposable masks I have tested.

This package contains 20 masks individually wrapped masks.  The masks have a metal nose clip and loops that go around the head, not the ears. The masks are large and cover a large portion of my face.  The rubber bands are very tight even though I do not have a large head and usually do not experience discomfort wearing masks.  The masks did not feel comfortable, but the tightness provided a close fit.  Despite a few positives, because the mask in my test did not hold water without letting it seep through the mask, I cannot rank these masks as good.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.  

 

Ali Julia review ★★☆☆☆
 

Product review: MAGID N95 Respirator Masks with Double Metal Nose Clips & Latex-Free Elastic Headbands

 

I test each mask I buy using a water test.  I fill each mask with water and hold the water in a mask for about a minute. Then I examine if the mask starts to drip, has become wet on the outside, or remained dry on the outside of the mask.  If a mask cannot hold water, it cannot protect me from contaminated droplets.

This mask did well on the test; after I held water in it, the outside of the mask remained totally dry.  When I poured the water out of it and shook it, it shed water, and the inside felt dry.

The mask fits very comfortably because it is stiff and does not move when I inhale or exhale. Keeping it away from the face and nose makes it much more comfortable to wear than other masks. The double metal nose hard keeps it well shaped around my nose.

The mask is made in China but has NIOSH-N95 and 42CRF84 (TC-84A-8141) approvals on the box and the mask itself.


You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★★

Product review: 3 Ply Protective Disposable Face Mask by COCOHONEY (COCO HONEY) Covid Face Mask

 

 This package contains 100 masks.  There 20 packages each with 5 masks.  The masks have a nose clip and passed a number of tests I do on each paper mask to ensure they are reliable (more on the tests below).

The masks fit comfortably over my face, do not pull on ears too much, and breathing in them is very easy.  I took the mask on and off several times while testing it, and the loops stayed attached and did not snap off, which appears to be a common issue with some of these masks.  The masks are a little bit smaller than other masks I have, so they don't cover as much of my face, and there is a little bit of bunching going on the side, forming gaps.  I believe because the mask ends in the middle of my cheek rather than going closer to my ear.

I found five tests to tell apart fake masks and reliable masks and performed three of the tests. The main test is the "water" test, which shows that the mask does not let through the water.  This means it keeps my spittle inside the mask and keeps other's people spittle away from me.

Since the masks passed those tests, I did not do the burn test, so I would have to destroy the mask.

Below are the five tests to tell part a good surgical mask from a bad one:

1. Light penetration
The real mask does not let the light through; the fake mask lets the light through.

2. Blow out a flame
You cannot blow out a flame through a real mask; you can flow out a flame through a fake face mask.

3. Hold water
The real mask holds water, the fake mask leaks.

4. Burn test
The filter in the real mask melts but does not burn; the filter in the fake mask burns with a flame.

5. Electrostatic attraction test
The real mask attracts particles; a fake mask does not.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★★

Product review: DALIX Skin Tone Cloth Face Mask 3 Layer Filter Pocket Nose Piece

 

 This mask feels nice and soft, and the skin-tone color is nice. However, its effectiveness is not good.
The cloth mask's effectiveness is affected by the number of layers, material, and fit.  

I did not like:

1. Some cloth masks can hold water like a surgical mask.  This mask is not one of those. I test every mask I buy by filling it with water.  This tells me how effective they are in preventing spreading the spittles that carry COVID-19. This mask leaked water quickly.  The water runs through it like it was not there rather than drip or not come through at all.
2.  This mask has no pocket for a filter.


I liked:

1. The mask is large and covers my face starting from the nose going well under the chin as a good mask should.  I particularly liked that the nose piece went high on my nose
2. The mask has a nose clip so I can adjust to fit around my hose.
3. This mask has adjustable earpieces, so you can synch it tight around any shape face


Comparison of mask effectiveness:
1. Cloth masks provide 30% protection
2. Surgery masks  provide 60% protection
3. N95 or KN95 masks provide 95%

When I go into crowded places, I actually double mask.  This washable mask goes on top of a surgical mask.  However, the mask provides little protection against spittle compared to other cloth masks.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★☆☆

Product review: Be Sparkle Cotton Face Masks for Women and Men, Reusable Cloth Face Mask with Adjustable Ear Loops, COVID-19

 

I got the adult size mask. The package contained one cloth mask. The cloth mask's effectiveness is affected by the number of layers, material, and fit. 

I liked:

1. The mask is large and covers my face starting from the nose going well under the chin as a good mask should.

2. This is my first cloth mask, and I expected it not to hold water (the main test I run on all paper masks to make sure they offer good protection). To my surprise, this mask does hold water and did not leak when I filled it with water.  Even when I washed by hand under the faucet, it continued to hold water. Big plus!

3. The mask has two layers, the outer thicker fabric, and the inside thin fabric.  It has a pocket for a filter.


I did not like:

1. The main problem with the mask that it does not have a nose clip.  The mask gaps around the nose at the top. This means COVID-19 droplets can both enter and escape.

2. It has hard holders that allow adjusting the elastic that goes around the ear.  But these plastic things dig into my ears.  I never found one-size-fits-all plain elastic around the ears bothersome, but I notice these earpieces as they press on my ears.

Comparison of mask effectiveness:
1. Cloth masks provide 30% protection
2. Surgery masks  provide 60% protection
3. N95 or KN95 masks provide 95%

When I go into crowded places, I actually double mask.  This washable mask goes on top of a surgical mask.  So the gap at the nose is not a big problem for me.  However, anyone who wears this mask on its own would need to fix it by attaching a clip with a bit of sewing; otherwise, the mask effectiveness is significantly reduced.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★☆☆

Product review: Ranto Disposable Face Mask 3 Layers Breathable Safety Masks Elastic Earloop Face Cover COVID-19

 
This package of Ranto disposable face masks contains 50 masks.  The masks have a nose clip and passed a number of tests I do on each paper mask to ensure they are reliable (more on the tests below). I did not find the ear loops too tight, and none has broken so far.  Note that I am a small size female, and I rarely find ear loops too tight on the masks labeled 'for adult.'

The masks fit comfortably over my face, do not pull on ears too much, and breathing in them is very easy.  I took the mask on and off several times while testing it, and the loops stayed attached and did not snap off, which appears to be a common issue with some of these masks. 

I found five tests to tell apart fake masks and real masks. I performed three of the tests. The main test is the "water" test, which shows that the mask does not let through the water.  This means it keeps my spittle inside the mask and keeps other's people spittle away from me.

Since the masks passed the three tests, I did not do the burn test, so I would have to destroy the mask.

Below are the five tests to tell part good face masks from bad ones:

1. Light penetration
The real mask does not let the light through; the fake mask lets the light through.

2. Blow out a flame
You cannot blow out a flame through a real mask; you can flow out a flame through a fake face mask.

3. Hold water
The real mask holds water, the fake mask leaks.

4. Burn test
The filter in the real mask melts but does not burn; the filter in the fake mask burns with a flame.

5. Electrostatic attraction test
The real mask attracts particles; a fake mask does not.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★★
 

Product review: Individually Wrapped Face Mask 3 ply Blue Color Disposable 3ply

 

 
This package of SevJink disposable face masks contains two packages, each holding 50 masks. Each mask is individually packaged. The masks have a nose clip and passed a number of tests I do on each paper mask to ensure they are reliable (more on the tests below).

The masks fit comfortably over my face, do not pull on ears too much, and breathing in them is very easy.  I took the mask on and off several times while testing it, and the loops stayed attached and did not snap off, which appears to be a common issue with some of these masks. 

I found five tests to tell apart fake surgical masks and real surgical masks and performed three of the tests. The main test is the "water" test, which shows that the mask does not let through the water.  This means it keeps my spittle inside the mask and keeps other's people spittle away from me.

Since the masks passed those tests, I did not do the burn test, so I would have to destroy the mask.

Below are the five tests to tell part a good surgical mask from a bad one:

1. Light penetration
The real mask does not let the light through; the fake mask lets the light through.

2. Blow out a flame
You cannot blow out a flame through a real mask; you can flow out a flame through a fake face mask.

3. Hold water
The real mask holds water, the fake mask leaks.

4. Burn test
The filter in the real mask melts but does not burn; the filter in the fake mask burns with a flame.

5. Electrostatic attraction test
The real mask attracts particles; a fake mask does not.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★★

Product review: The Essential Goods Disposable Face Mask

 

 This package contains 10 masks.  The masks have a nose clip and passed a number of tests I do on each disposable paper masks to ensure they are reliable (more on the tests below).

The masks fit comfortably over my face, do not pull on ears too much, and breathing in them is very easy.  I took the mask on and off several times while testing it, and the loops stayed attached and did not snap off, which appears to be a common issue with some of these masks.  

I found five tests to tell apart fake surgical masks and real surgical masks and performed three of the tests. The main test is the "water" test, which shows that the mask does not let through the water.  This means it keeps my spittle inside the mask and keeps other's people spittle away from me.

Since the masks passed those tests, I did not do the burn test, so I would have to destroy the mask.

Below are the five tests to tell part a good surgical mask from a bad one:

1. Light penetration
The real mask does not let the light through; the fake mask lets the light through.

2. Blow out a flame
You cannot blow out a flame through a real mask; you can flow out a flame through a fake face mask.

3. Hold water
The real mask holds water, the fake mask leaks.

4. Burn test
The filter in the real mask melts but does not burn; the filter in the fake mask burns with a flame.

5. Electrostatic attraction test
The real mask attracts particles; a fake mask does not.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★★

Product review: Kombang disposable face masks, COVID-19 masks, five tests to test for good for COVID-19

 

 
This package of Kombang disposable face masks contains two packs of 25 masks (50 total).  The masks have a nose clip and passed a number of tests I do on each paper mask to ensure they are reliable (more on the tests below).

The masks fit comfortably over my face, do not pull on ears too much, and breathing in them is very easy.  I took the mask on and off several times while testing it, and the loops stayed attached and did not snap off, which appears to be a common issue with some of these masks.  

I found five tests to tell apart fake surgical masks and real surgical masks and performed three of the tests. The main test is the "water" test, which shows that the mask does not let through the water.  This means it keeps my spittle inside the mask and keeps other's people spittle away from me.

Since the masks passed those tests, I did not do the burn test, so I would have to destroy the mask.

Below are the five tests to tell part a good surgical mask from a bad one:

1. Light penetration
The real mask does not let the light through; the fake mask lets the light through.

2. Blow out a flame
You cannot blow out a flame through a real mask; you can flow out a flame through a fake face mask.

3. Hold water
The real mask holds water, the fake mask leaks.

4. Burn test
The filter in the real mask melts but does not burn; the filter in the fake mask burns with a flame.

5. Electrostatic attraction test
The real mask attracts particles; a fake mask does not.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★★